DSM - FAI

$324 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Fairbanks departing on 7/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Des Moines to Fairbanks, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Des Moines to Fairbanks, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$656
United Airlines
Thu 5/28Wed 6/3
DSM - FAI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$324
Alaska Airlines
Thu 7/23
DSM - FAI • 2 stops
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United Airlines
Cheapest • from $656 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Nonstop flights
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There are currently no direct flights between Des Moines and Fairbanks. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Denver (DEN)
Cheapest • Avg $889 (round-trip)
Denver (DEN)
Shortest trip • 8h 59m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks (DSM-FAI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Fairbanks

Thu, May 28 - Wed, Jun 3
United Airlines Logo
5:17 pm - 10:59 pm
DSM
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FAI
8h 42m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:20 am - 12:36 pm
FAI
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DSM
8h 16m
1 stop
$656United Airlines
Wed, Jul 1 - Tue, Jul 7
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 12:55 am
DSM
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FAI
46h 10m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:39 am - 12:01 am
FAI
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DSM
44h 22m
2 stops
$657Alaska Airlines
Thu, May 28 - Wed, Jun 3
United Airlines Logo
5:17 pm - 10:59 pm
DSM
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FAI
8h 42m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:20 am - 12:36 pm
FAI
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DSM
8h 16m
1 stop
$662United Airlines
Tue, May 26 - Mon, Jun 22
Delta Logo
1:04 pm - 12:35 am
DSM
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FAI
14h 31m
2 stops
Delta Logo
2:41 pm - 2:05 pm
FAI
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DSM
20h 24m
2 stops
$667Delta
Wed, Aug 26 - Sat, Sep 5
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:39 pm - 1:47 am
DSM
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FAI
14h 08m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:22 am - 11:57 pm
FAI
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DSM
19h 35m
2 stops
$671Alaska Airlines
Wed, Jul 1 - Tue, Jul 7
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 12:55 am
DSM
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FAI
46h 10m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:39 am - 11:48 pm
FAI
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DSM
20h 09m
2 stops
$676Alaska Airlines
Fri, Jul 31 - Fri, Aug 7
United Airlines Logo
5:17 pm - 10:59 pm
DSM
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FAI
8h 42m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:45 pm - 10:27 am
FAI
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DSM
10h 42m
1 stop
$679United Airlines
Wed, May 27 - Mon, Jun 1
United Airlines Logo
5:17 pm - 10:59 pm
DSM
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FAI
8h 42m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:20 am - 12:36 pm
FAI
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DSM
8h 16m
1 stop
$692United Airlines
Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 4
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 1:41 pm
DSM
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FAI
11h 41m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:14 pm - 1:21 pm
FAI
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DSM
17h 07m
2 stops
$704Alaska Airlines
Wed, Jul 1 - Wed, Jul 8
American Airlines Logo
1:51 pm - 2:15 am
DSM
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FAI
15h 24m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
5:31 am - 11:58 pm
FAI
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DSM
15h 27m
2 stops
$715American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Fairbanks flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks?

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Des Moines to Fairbanks were found on United Airlines ($656) and Alaska Airlines ($657).

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Cheapest flight$324
Flight from Des Moines to Fairbanks

When to book flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Fairbanks based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Fairbanks?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Fairbanks was $324 for a one-way ticket and $656 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Fairbanks?

    A passport is not required to fly from Des Moines to Fairbanks.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Des Moines to Fairbanks?

    On your way to Fairbanks, you’ll fly out from Des Moines. You’ll be landing at Fairbanks.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Fairbanks?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Des Moines and Fairbanks.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Des Moines to Fairbanks?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Fairbanks from Des Moines is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Des Moines to Fairbanks?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Fairbanks with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and FAI can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines to Fairbanks?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Fairbanks from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Des Moines to Fairbanks

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Fairbanks. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to Fairbanks? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8464 reviews
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.2Food
7.9Comfort
7.8Entertainment
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Seats in Delta Main are unbelievably close to the seat in front of. Hard to get a backpack under the seat.

8.0 ExcellentMatthew, May 2026
OKC - ATL
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Seats in Delta Main are unbelievably close to the seat in front of. Hard to get a backpack under the seat.

The agent at check in and at the gate were less than thrilled to be at work. I'm not a fan of Kayak's placement on the plane. I got put in the middle seat and none of my preferences were used.

In ATL they have two sets of departure screens. Follow what is on your airline's departure board - the ATL Airport Authority departure board had completely incorrect details about the gate assignment for my flight, which would have made me miss boarding.

Flight was delayed it was hot while sitting on the plane, one engine was working on the plane until they had to do some jimmy rigging down the runway in order for the other engine to charge up. It was ridiculous

The flight was very good and the staff was very friendly and helpful!

The only thing I would say is we tried to get on a standby earlier flight, but with our fair we couldn’t. That seems senseless to leave with open seats..

Very easy to use and convenient, you can perform any action within the same portal

In a world of delays, Delta was on time both ways! Boarding was fast and efficient. Staff was friendly. AND wifi worked.

WiFi didn’t work. Flight delayed 3 hours Crew members were illiterate Seat lean back did not work.

Flight was delayed, we could have been notified earlier and in a consistent manner. App was not refreshing for another passenger to get the latest flight status. We could have stayed and waited at the hotel instead of waiting at the airport had we known the flight was going to delayed for more than 5 hours. The toilet is too tight, and needs to be cleaned more frequently (every hour). The entertainment screen froze, the touch screen not responding to touch. We were upgraded to comfort, it is more comfortable than regular economy seats.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Des Moines to Fairbanks

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Des Moines (DSM)
Fairbanks (FAI)